Texas Education Code

§ 38.201 — DEFINITIONS

ED § 38.201Title 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION · Part G. SAFE SCHOOLS · Ch. 38. HEALTH AND SAFETY · Art. E. MAINTENANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND MEDICATION FOR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS

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In this subchapter:

(1)"Advisory committee" means the committee established under Section 38.202.

(2)"Anaphylaxis" means a sudden, severe, and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs when a person is exposed to an allergen.

(3)"Epinephrine auto-injector" means a disposable medical drug delivery device that contains a premeasured single dose of epinephrine that is intended to be used to treat anaphylaxis. (3-a) "Epinephrine delivery system" means a medical delivery device approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration that delivers a dose of epinephrine intended for use to treat anaphylaxis, including:

(A)an epinephrine auto-injector; and

(B)an epinephrine nasal spray. (3-b) "Medication for respiratory distress" means albuterol, levalbuterol, or another medication designated by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission for treatment of respiratory distress under Section 38.208(c).

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Legislative history

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 61 (S.B. 579), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2017. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 194 (S.B. 294), Sec. 2, eff. May 24, 2023. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 67 (S.B. 1619), Sec. 3, eff. May 19, 2025.